Comments on: Some do’s and don’t of vacation rentals – will you fall in love?

By: tel aviv apartment rentals

tel aviv apartment rentals — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:35:00 +0000

nice information to the travelers likewise to the renters its good to stay in an apartment instead to a hotel in apartment you can cook just like your own house

By: estate agent cheltenham

estate agent cheltenham — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:28:00 +0000

true. Safety first before anything else.

By: Kris Allien

Kris Allien — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:04:00 +0000

You have provider me a good tip and overview on having vacations.. Your a good author, thanks for sharing this information..

By: telavivvacationapartment

telavivvacationapartment — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:51:00 +0000

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By: Manrique Molina

Manrique Molina — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 23:32:19 +0000

Nice article. Just came from BA from renting an apt on Corrientes. Some tips we learned as first time renters:
1. Do research your nearest supermarket and hours of operation before arriving. If you arrive late you will need to dine out which is no issue in this city. Take the dining opportunity and also buy some empanadas, alfajores or cakes to go for your first breakfast. You will be tired to get out so early on your second day to look for supplies.
2. Related to 1. do bring from home necessary sundries for your first morning: small shampoo packets, instant coffee, etc.
3. Do ask about where to get 220V adapters if needed or ask the owner of your apartment to leave one and charge you for it. We were disconnected from the world 3 days as we arrived on a Saturday and Monday was a holiday . We could not find any place to buy them (there are electrical stores in Talcahuano).
4. Make sure you have emergency numbers for both the rental agency and the owner.
5. Ask for 2 sets of keys.
6. Ask beforehand where the nearest lavadero (to wash your clothes) is.
7. Ask the owner how to connect to the Internet (password for wireless).
8. Do check all the inventory and note missing/damaged stuff or scratched furniture. Most owners are honest but a few might try to keep some of your deposit money.
9. Arrange departing check out times beforehand.
10. If your building does not have 24hr security, do not allow anyone to piggy back behind/in front of you when you are entering/leaving the building. If it really is a tenant he/she will appreciate your precaution.

By: Max Gotz

Max Gotz — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:49:37 +0000

One very important thing to bear in mind when renting an apartment in BA or anywhere for that matter, is having a manager on-call 24/7 if possible (which, hey! is what we do) for anything from silly questions (no such thing exists) right down to recommendations for those wonderful steak restaurants which are off the beaten path.

By: Anne Winnig

Anne Winnig — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:39:36 +0000

Wow!!!
Stayed at the above mentioned Recoleta Mansion…. Me & my husband LOVED it. Thanks Karen!
A.

By: Marsha

Marsha — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:20:00 +0000

3 friends and I rented an apartment in Quebec City last spring. It was the best thing we ever did!

By: Karen Fawcett

Karen Fawcett — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:51:11 +0000

Charlie: Yes, I have rented my Paris apartment and we rented our home in Provence for numerous years. Being on the “sell” side gives you another perspective.

Daryle Ann: Your experience is not unique. Some Europeans don’t supply linens. That’s OK if you’re driving but not fine if you’re flying to your destination.

Heather:

To clarify, BonjourParis.com has numerous apartment rental agencies advertising on the site or individuals. BonjourParis has never accepted an ad UNLESS I (or a member of my staff) has vetted the apartment.

I’ve had the pleasure (or frequently NOT) of seeing hundreds of rental properties in France. Some are wonderful and others are terrible.

Sorry if the article was not clear. In the process of renting an apartment in BA, I “looked” at more than 500 apartments before wiring funds. There may be surprises upon check-in but it’s important to minimize them.

By: Charlie Leocha

Charlie Leocha — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:51:48 +0000

Heather,
Karen has been renting out her own place in Paris for years. She knows the ropes.
This was her first time renting in B.A.